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(Message started by: wickedteen on Sep 5^th, 2006, 6:53pm)

Title: getting clock out
Post by wickedteen on Sep 5^th, 2006, 6:53pm

how the hell do you get to change a bulb in these darn clocks, please dont tell me i gotta take the whole dash out to change a tiny little bulb???????????????

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by bizzay1 on Sep 5^th, 2006, 7:19pm

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/electrical/intbasic/ClockR&I.pdf

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by wickedteen on Sep 5^th, 2006, 7:36pm

now you see i think that is rediculous, who ever designed this dash its just stupid, there could have been an easier way dont you think

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by Mummra on Sep 5^th, 2006, 8:09pm

A word of warning when doing the clock bulb, make sure the clock is unplugged before fitting the bulb as they immediately blow. Cost me 3 bulbs to discover this.

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by Spannerdemon on Sep 5^th, 2006, 8:21pm

Yep. You gotta take the whole fascia off!

Think about it like this. If you try and get to the clock any other way, you are almost certainly going to crack, split, and break that lovely walnut surround!!

Imagine how you'd feel then? You'd be gutted!

Yes, it's a bad design, but you'll get to know a bit more about your car by doing it. I have got to do mine soon, and I'm sure it won't be too bad in the great scheme of things.

You could always ignore it, and just look at your watch of course. That's what I've done for the past 6 months, but as the nights get darker, I would like to get it working.

THANKS MUMMRA for that advice. Now that would be a real bummer to get it all together again, and find that the bulb had blown. Obviously test the bulb before replacing fascia seems to be the sensible thing to do!!

Have fun. :D

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by hellblue on Sep 5^th, 2006, 9:14pm

Whilst you have the facia off its only 4 more screws & 3 connectors & you have the dash panel in your hands so now would be a good time to replace all those bulbs too as you can bet in two weeks time you have one of them blow too

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by nuttyscorp on Sep 5^th, 2006, 9:15pm

the fascia is "fairly flexable, and if your hands are small enough, and fingers long enough, although tricky, it can be done without actually removing the entire facsia, although you will have to remove most screws anyway, before you can pop it out.

Russ

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by cossie_al on Sep 5^th, 2006, 9:18pm

Is it not worth replacing the bulb with an led?
as I have done various bits on my car I have replaced bulbs with leds whenever I've had chance.
Leds are much more long lived than bulbs and you can choose a colour if you so desire.

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by hellblue on Sep 5^th, 2006, 9:33pm

Yes i to have mostly leds in switches, but the led light is to directional to back light display panels

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by cossie_al on Sep 5^th, 2006, 9:44pm

Ahh Yes
Good point mate ::) ::)

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by wickedteen on Sep 6^th, 2006, 7:05am

does any body know what the size of the bulb is, or part number, cheers

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by Spannerdemon on Sep 6^th, 2006, 7:17am

If you go back about 25 posts in this section, you'll find a post I started about removing the clock bulb.

There's a picture of the bulb there.

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by Simmo on Sep 6^th, 2006, 8:27am

Try THIS (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/fasciabulbs.htm)

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by Spannerdemon on Sep 6^th, 2006, 9:10am

Several people have suggested that you can access the clock bulb by simply removing the C/C panel.
I don't see how you can do this. I can't get anything between the panel and the fascia, it's an extremely close fit. Have even tried .007 size feeler gauges, but nothing will go into the gap. Don't want to risk screwdrivers, as there's no way I want to damage the fascia. I've tried the areas above the A/C button and the int/ext button as suggested. Zilch.

Maybe there's a knack to doing it? ???

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by wickedteen on Sep 6^th, 2006, 10:11am

well just for the record "it's a piece of cake".................
i didnt bother undoing all the ac and other bits and bob's, all i done was undo all six screws unplugged it all and jobs a gooden, very easy, cheers guys.
but now how the hell do i get to the ciggie lighter light, i dont smoke but when its all light up it looks good, hehe

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by Kjetil S on Sep 6^th, 2006, 11:30am

You can either take the entire dashboard an cig tray out, or you can fiddle for an hour or three underneath the tray ;D

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by Spannerdemon on Sep 6^th, 2006, 1:18pm

Just done mine too. Had to actually remove the clock (three screws), because my fingers would not get anywhere near the bulb/ holder which is in a very small recess, and impossible to get a grip on.

It occurred to me whilst replacing it. Why in God's name didn't the person who designed this clock simply put the three screws through from the front, rather than from the back, and this would make the clock SO simple to remove. Three small black screws would not detract from the look of the dash at all. and if my bulb goes again, that's exactly what I'm going to do.

Just seems so stupid to have to spend an hour doing something that should only take about 5 minutes.

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by Highlander on Sep 6^th, 2006, 1:26pm

And why didnt they make cup holders/good quality 24v radiators/cheap replaceable balljoints/waterproof fuseboxes etc etc ;D

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by Spannerdemon on Sep 6^th, 2006, 1:45pm

There's no way I'd have a 24V Highlander. not seeing all the problems you guys have with them........No siree!! My 2,9 12v does me very nicely thank you!!

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by wickedteen on Sep 6^th, 2006, 2:42pm

oh my god what have i started :o
well i sure hope my cossie lives a little longer, but so far my old cortina was the best ever ;D

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by mr._floppy on Sep 6^th, 2006, 2:43pm

While agreeing the clock bulb is a real pain to replace, this is not some Japanese , French, Korean £10 000 plasticky cheapo car you're dealing with.

Ford thought that these cars will be bought for the European Company Car Market by the truckload, so they're not designed with the DIY driver in mind. :'(

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by Spannerdemon on Sep 6^th, 2006, 4:06pm

That's a fair comment. Just a pity that not many of US will want to pay a garage for an hours labour to do this job. Mine is going to get 'screwed' next time its out!

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by Highlander on Sep 6^th, 2006, 5:22pm

Bear in mind you only hear about the problems on here ;D there are plenty 24v's running perfectly out there (I have one or two of them) ;D

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by Spannerdemon on Sep 6^th, 2006, 7:48pm

Yeah....but I can see into the future!! :o :o

That ghostly voice is saying "Stick with the 12v"

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g25/xtr42gpnd/Photo-0039.jpg

;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by cossie_al on Sep 6^th, 2006, 9:44pm

on 09/06/06 at 17:22:30, Highlander wrote:

Bear in mind you only hear about the problems on here ;D there are plenty 24v's running perfectly out there (I have one or two of them) ;D

Highlander I will remind you of those words when your cars do have problems after all we are talking scorps here ;)
P.S.
isnt there something in the forum rules about smugness? ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: getting clock out
Post by Spannerdemon on Sep 7^th, 2006, 2:42pm

My car broke down today. Highlander, amongst others, helped me get it running again.

I shan't forget, so his smugness is forgiven. ;D ;D